Sal and Selma went to the Mase home to talk to Jerry, Joyce, and Mr. and Mrs. Mase. They wanted to be sure the children wanted to be a part of their family. They also had to talk to Mr. and Mrs. Mase about living with them until their new house was finished.
Selma smiled at Sal and squeezed his hand. She was sitting as close to him as the seat belt would let her. Selma lay her cheek against Sal’s shoulder and rubbed it back and forth. “I love you,” said Selma.
Sal glanced down at her. “I love you, too,” he said. “I never thought I could love anyone as much as I love you. You are my other half,” said Sal.
Selma looked up at him with tears in her eyes.
“I did not mean to make you cry,” said Sal.
“They are happy tears. What you said was so beautiful. I have been waiting for you my entire
